Born March 31, 1908 in Beardstown, Illinois Died April 6, 1999 in Santa Monica, California. He formed and led various ensembles. Played with : Paul Whiteman, Mildred Bailey (jazz singer, his wife), Benny Goodman, Frank Sinatra, Charlie Barnet (& others) and in his own bands.

Red Norvo In Hi-Fi (aka Red Norvo In Stereo) is a cool jazz music album recording by RED NORVO released in 1958 on CD, LP/Vinyl and/or cassette. Part of release was titles "Red Norvo In Stereo" (same cover art, same year of release,same catalog number). Thanks to snobb for the addition. Collection 1933-60 Acrobat 2015. Red Norvo Featuring Mildred Bailey Sony 1993.

Red Norvo (born Kenneth Norville, March 31, 1908 – April 6, 1999) was one of jazz's early vibraphonists, known as "Mr. Swing". He helped establish the xylophone, marimba, and vibraphone as jazz instruments. His recordings included "Dance of the Octopus", "Bughouse", "Knockin' on Wood", "Congo Blues", and "Hole in the Wall". Red Norvo was born in Beardstown, Illinois. His career began in Chicago with a band called "The Collegians" in 1925.